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• Re: Shipping Heavy / Bulky Parts ... "Hand Off"
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 20:41:56 -0500
  ...is often cheaper than UPS (particularly if shipped over a long distance; the post office charges the same rate to ship down the road...
• Re: Are there any list members in the Southeast?
  Historical mailing list - Denny Wilkerson
  Sun, 15 Feb 2004 16:28:06 -0800
  ...There are two that, from a distance, look exactly like mine, and I also semi-freak out that they actually are. My mechanic does...
• Re: Vanagon carb needed, with waterboxer manifolds
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 22:27:06 -0500
  ...live > > in Mexico full time and be driven only fairly short distances. The > > intake port configuration on the head is different than any of...
• Re: Pennsylvania Vanagon Get together SAT OCT 14TH does this work for everyone?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 22:38:39 -0400
  ...would work for everyone..some listers > would be driving a good distance to get here, and i dont want a meager > attendance.. > > what should...
• Re: Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 24 Feb 2015 13:13:12 -0400
  ...My old > camper had a secluded (half wall between front and rear) camper setup. > This gave a rather distanced feeling between passengers and > driver...
• Re: Vans in europe?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Oct 95 8:50:14 EDT
  ...This is a much greater distance and we could pack the car with everything we had. Of course the car did not go by...
• Re: Extreme high idle
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 11:20:49 -0500
  ...Short distance from driveway decided to put the >transmission in neutral (auto tranny) to see if rev's would drop. Well >all hell broke...
• Towing a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 01:00:12 -0400
  ...to just get the dolly home) anyway that was a short distance 15miles each 1 way and quite hairy.. having the dogs push the...
• Re: Gas in Oil fill
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 11:26:51 -0600
  ...but it is a great van that has always gone the distance. Any ideas? Scott B. 91 Westy 90 Vanagon 62 Beetle 00 Passat...
• Re: Sanity Check - Wire gauge for wiring SA headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 15:21:46 -0400
  ...DC is more efficient for long > distance, high voltage. I believe that's why the Pacific Intertie is DC and > USSR set up DC...
• Re: Knocking Rod arm/B. Bobs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 06:43:56 -0800
  ...Certainly, you will not trust it on a trip of any distance. My VW masochism is limited to diesels. Some of the better wasserboxer...
• Cheap, sturdy magnetic base for 12v fans
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 14:19:10 -0500
  ...it won't scratch the paint, and without some distance between the magnet and dash, you almost can't pull it off with your...
• Re: Opinions on old diesels with AT
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 17:13:57 -0500
  ...I'd prefer a 5-speed, but with not too many diesels in my price range ($1,500 or less) within driving distance to...
• Re: brake pads - what is recommended?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 19:30:02 -0800
  ...If you save 25 bucks on a set of pads and then hit something because you increased your stopping distance by 35 feet, it...
• Re: help fitting van in garage
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:50:04 -0400
  ...My van is about 82 inches tall and the distance from the bottom of the tires to the rim is about 4 inches. So...
• Re: Why go to big tires?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:39:39 -0400
  ...STOCK distance of force from hub: 0--5"----//---12.5" direction of force: 0--up-------down illustration: 0--)-----//----| lets say the car is rolling...
• Re: Shady Boy: That bad in wind?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:34:46 -0800
  ...The doom and gloom in the distance is South of Ft. Flagler WA. Looking west from the ferry to Edmonds: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com...
• Re: Anyone ever carry a Vespa INSIDE a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Paul G
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:21:34 -0700
  ...It is currently 65 miles from my home and I don't want to drive it home at that distance....it looks like that...
• Re: Speedo error
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 1 Jun 1995 11:43:48 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The 185/75 > -14 tires are just over 6% smaller in diameter and therefore rotate more per > distance travelled, etc....you already know all...
• What Music???
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sat, 6 Jun 1998 20:34:30 +0200
  ...driving long distances myself at night - probably John Fogerty same drive early in the morning with company - Jethro Tull same again on a sunny...
• Troubleshooting and Paulchen Bike Racks (roller option)
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Tue, 16 Dec 1997 23:55:34 -0800
  ...that knoledge would make me feel more confident when travelling long distances... Another discussion now... has somebody ever used the roller which can put...
• Re: NY Times article about traveling in a westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:40:45 -0700
  ...One nit though, the author was still a considerable distance > away from the Sur. Mile wise as well as geological.. > Even so, the author...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Propex heaters : group purchase offer
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 09:13:20 -0500
  ...sidewall so that the pipes exit the interior in a short distance as possible; from there they can bend. Karl M'obeechi wrote: > I...
• List Sticker thoughts from sunny Portland, ME
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:33:30 -0500
  ...Identification should be able to be performed from a good distance away and while moving at a considerable speed, thus facilitating a wave, smile...
• Re: Thinking about living in my van full time for a bit
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 15:53:27 -0600
  ...I'm also in a long > distance relationship right now so weekend would be spent back home in > Toronto with her. > > The biggest complication...
• Re: THis may be a Silly Question - '85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:19:04 -0500
  ...and distance limits. >>> For safety how are you planning to tow it? Hopefully not a rope or >>> something >>> similar if any distance. >>> Just be...
• Re: Baltimore tips
  Historical mailing list - "Drew B. Farenwald" (SLAD/CBNED)
  Tue, 16 Apr 96 6:17:59 EDT
  ...All within walking distance of downtown. > How is the parking downtown? Should we bring the > Passat instead of the Westy for getting into parking...
• RE: Syncro Towing
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 22 Sep 1995 09:30:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...When towing a car with an automatic trans, you must disconnect the drive shaft if goin any distance over a mile or so, unless...
• Re: Road trip
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Fri, 16 May 1997 09:33:12 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Have made Denver in 2-4 days, this time elected shorter distance days to enjoy trip more. Depends on your preference and what you...
• Re: Syncro Tranny/drive shaft indexing
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 07:45:29 -0400
  The only thing I know that must be adjusted is the front to rear distance on the drive shaft. This is very eaaasy to...
• Re: Alive! (or New Year in Georgia)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 19:49:11 -0800
  ...other vanagon owners to prevent this from happening on a long-distance trip? For example, periodic replacement of head gaskets, even if engine runs...
• Re: Emergency in South Dakota
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 12:46:04 -0400
  ...What should I have him look at ? I still drive it for short distances occasionnaly. But I try to avoid it. What is your...
• Re: Ground clearance on 15 degree I4 install?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 12:40:22 -0700
  The distance from the center of the crankshaft to the bottom of a waterboxer block is 7.5 inches. ( and the exhaust sticks down...
• Re: spedo/odo error confusion
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 22:56:17 -0700
  On interstates [and in California, other highways] road signs give the distance between city halls, if any, and if not main post offices. As...
• Re: Thinking about living in my van full time for a bit
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 14:17:49 -0500
  ...I'm also in a long > >> distance relationship right now so weekend would be spent back > >> home in > >> Toronto with her. > >> > >> The biggest complication...
• Re: Dashmount options for smartphones?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 12 Jun 2011 06:20:52 -0700
  ...You show me a dedicated GPS unit with dual-mode (city door-to-door routing & backcountry bearing/distance to waypoints with topo display) for...
• Re: How to get to stuff on camper luggage rack?
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Fri, 27 May 94 9:15:36 GMT
  ...This is a convenient distance for me to grab a bar in each hand and then use them to pull myself onto the roof...
• Re: Q: one vs. two Carbs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 22:28:58 -0400
  ...He says if they are running good, they will out- >perform the weber due to the shorter intake distances. I like the >idea of...
• RE: Vanagon towing HEAVY loads
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 05 Mar 1996 16:31:00 -0800 (PST)
  >Has anyone had experience towing heavy loads (1 ton or more) >repeatedly for long distances, and has it had any dire consequences on >the...
• Re: Blizzaks on the EV
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 16:33:34 -0500 (EST)
  ...When I need to do long distance driving during the winter, the Outback gets the nod. Based on 1 & 2 above, I felt comfortable...
• Re: Anyone have exp. shipping buses?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 14:13:11 -0800
  ...Anyone used a > trucking/rail/whatever company to transport a bus long distances? > Suggested firms? Costs? Pointers? Warnings? Any info > would be helpful > at...
• Re: '87 westy oxygen sensor problems.
  Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 23:46:30 +0100
  ...If the leak is on the catalyst side of the oxygen sensor and some distance from the sensor then it probably does not matter...
• Re: Anyone running a Oettinger powered Van( or completed van) ?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 23:52:14 -0500
  ...In the Eastern section if you are traveling in a northeast/southwest direction you can travel long distances on relatively flat terrain, but if...
• Re: Tailpipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:20:47 -0700
  ...Tailpipe repair Driving like this long distance will melt the plastic bumper end. It will also melt/burn off the under coating in the...
• Re: cabin heater plumbing q's
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 16:55:21 -0500
  ...The propane tank was moved forward a couple of inches to increase the distance from the exhaust pipe. The hose for cabin air picks...
• Re: lurker with buying question
  Historical mailing list - Molly Hunt
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 23:10:23 -0600
  ...It's really overwhelming to me shopping long distance for a vehicle. Denver works the best for me, because it's relatively close, but...
• Re: Just Curious
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Baird
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 16:21:54 -0500
  ...My hat's off to those who drive those old buses any distance, especially those who drive them long distances. It's all what...
• Re: Tom Hanks and his syncro Westy on Letterman
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:28:49 -0700
  dear non celebrity my discretely distanced butler and flatbed is called the Canadian Auto Association happy to know they are there too .. yours On...
• Re: Thinking about living in my van full time for a bit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 18:19:42 +0000
  ...I'm also in a long >distance relationship right now so weekend would be spent back home in >Toronto with her. > >The biggest complication...
• Re: New transaxle options
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:46:43 -0600
  ...BD is > driving distance from me so that would, presumably, save me some coin of > crate/shipping.
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 11:52:48 -0700
  ...They'd have to back out a considerable distance before letting go. I can't think of any way that the cover could come...
• Re: Re(2): Towing a Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 11:07:36 -0500 (EST)
  ...to tow it with all four wheels on the ground for > unlimited distances and at unlimited speeds? Yes. "Warp 7 Scotty!" > Is this because...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Thu, 14 May 1998 00:22:17 -0500
  ...In my opinion, there is no difficulty in towing a manual transmission, two wheel drive van any distance. Just be sure to have it...
• Re: Mercedes Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 16:36:04 -0500
  ...the 14x6 Vanagon Alloy wheel will result in about 1 1/8" less track (the distance from wheel to wheel). I maintain that this...
• Re: dwell
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 May 2000 10:08:35 -0400
  ...to >conclude that you can effect the dwell by changing the distance from the >collar (with the magnets in it) and the sensor. ie...
• Tenth Annual Mid-Atlantic Holiday Bus Fest December 4, 2004 1-5PM
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 12:32:59 -0800
  ...Long distance travellers are welcome to camp in the driveway, but spaces are limited so reserve yours now! We are always happy to help...
• Re: another fishy ebay auction (1991 GL Camper)???
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:21:22 -0700
  ...isp=y &start_year=1981&engine=&certified=&fuel=&search_type=both&distance=25&m ake=VOLKS&color=&min_price=&drive=&max_mileage=&address=80027...
• Re: major oil leak concern
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 10:26:05 -0500
  ...i lost most of the oil after driving a long > distance at highway speeds. short distances i lose a few drops ar best. i...
• Re: friday question(s)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 16:09:40 -0700
  ...You shouldn't assume (you know > the rest of that saying). > > Long distance sailing is a great way to ruin relationships though. I've...
• Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:09:46 -0700
  ...GPS's that > could possibly be tricked into delivering a persistent distance covered. > > Me, I'd argue with the guy... Many many modern cars...